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I am delighted and honored today to interview Dr. Lisa Mosconi. She is an Associate Professor of Neuroscience in neurology and radiology at Cornell Medicine and Director of the Women's BRAIN Initiative and the Alzheimer's Prevention Clinic at Weill Cornell Medicine, New York Presbyterian Hospital. She is also a globally acclaimed neuroscientist with a Ph.D. in neuroscience and nuclear medicine and the author of the New York Times bestseller The XX Brain and, more recently, The Menopause Brain.\nIn our conversation, we discuss how women\u2019s brains change during perimenopause and menopause, looking at the significance of puberty, pregnancy, and perimenopause, as well as the lack of medical research on women and medical gaslighting. We explore the concept of bikini medicine and its misconceptions regarding women's health and hormones alongside the crucial roles of hormones like estradiol, progesterone, and testosterone in our neuroendocrine system. Dr. Mosconi also provides insights into evolving menopausal treatments, including lifestyle interventions.\xa0\nDr. Mosconi is an esteemed figure in neuroscience and a prominent voice in women's health. I am confident you will gain valuable insights and perspectives from my discussion with her today.\n\nIN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:\n\nHow women's brains change during perimenopause and menopause\n\nHow the lack of information for young girls can lead to medical gaslighting and confusion during perimenopause\n\nDr. Mosconi explains how a simple sugar is used as a tracer to track glucose metabolism in the brain during perimenopause\n\nWhy brain changes during menopause may lead to mental fatigue and brain fog\n\nHow the lack of training and research on menopause in medical residency programs leads to a poor understanding among clinicians\n\nWhy women need to consider their brain and metabolic health during perimenopause\n\nWhy estrogen is essential after menopause\n\nThe benefits of HRT for menopausal women\n\nHow stress impacts hormone production\n\n\nConnect with Cynthia Thurlow\n\nFollow on Twitter, Instagram & LinkedIn\n\n\nCheck out Cynthia\u2019s website\n\n\nSubmit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com\n\n\nConnect with Dr. Lisa Mosconi\n\nOn her website\n\n\nOn Instagram\n\n\n\nThe Menopause Brain will be released March 12th, 2024.